Alpha Gal Friendly Classic Grapefruit Paloma
Bright, citrusy, and endlessly refreshing, this paloma is the kind of cocktail that tastes like it took way more effort than it actually did. Fresh grapefruit juice does the heavy lifting here, delivering that gorgeous bittersweet punch that no bottled mixer can replicate. The agave syrup keeps things naturally sweetened, and every single ingredient in this glass is completely plant-based and free from any mammal-derived products ā no hidden dairy, no meat-based additives, nothing to second-guess. For anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome, cocktails can actually be a surprisingly tricky category when pre-made mixes or flavored spirits sneak in unexpected ingredients, so building this one from scratch puts you fully in control. A salted rim, a squeeze of fresh lime, and a gentle pour of sparkling water to finish ā it's simple technique with a seriously impressive result. Shake it up for a backyard happy hour or a quiet evening wind-down, and don't skip the grapefruit garnish if you want that extra pop of color in the glass.
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1 serving
For the salted rim
- 1 lime wedge, for rimming
- 1 tbsp coarse salt
- 2 oz blanco tequila
- 3 oz fresh grapefruit juice (from about Ā½ large grapefruit)
- Ā½ oz fresh lime juice
- Ā½ oz agave syrup
- 3ā4 oz sparkling water, to top
- ice cubes
For serving
- 1 grapefruit slice or wedge (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Spread the coarse salt in a shallow, flat dish. Run the lime wedge around the outer rim of a highball glass, then press and rotate the rim into the salt until evenly coated. Fill the glass with ice.
- 2
Combine the tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and agave syrup in a cocktail shaker. Add a handful of ice and shake vigorously for about 10 seconds, until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
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